Properties of Trachyandesite and Shoshonite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
4-5
  
6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm
2
  
28
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Poor
  
Toughness
2.3
  
1.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.98
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.9-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Trachyandesite vs Shoshonite Properties
Properties of Trachyandesite and Shoshonite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyandesite vs Shoshonite properties, get to know more about Trachyandesite Definition and Shoshonite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Trachyandesite and Shoshonite.